Night Care Worker
We are looking for two Night Care Workers to work 33.5 hours per week at our Secure Unit in Sleaford. The children and young people in our care are usually aged between 10 – 18 years old and as a Night Care Worker you will engage and communicate effectively with them, supporting them during the night and assisting them to feel safe.
About the role
Our Night Care Workers work 4 nights on, 4 nights off, from 9.45pm – 7.15 am and receive an enhancement of time a third for all hours worked between 10pm and 6am. The shift rota for Night Care workers includes evenings and weekends.
The role involves checking on the children and young people in our care during the night. This can vary between constant observation and welfare checks every 15 minutes. There will be a clearly defined routine for you to follow and you will be provided with support and training.
About Us
You will be joining a small, close knit team of Night Care Workers here at Lincs Secure Unit. Children and young people come to our secure home via the courts, through the Youth Custody Service or for Welfare reasons. We aim to empower these young people to believe in themselves and to promote the best possible outcomes through education, health and intervention.
We ensure our employees are well trained in trauma and therapeutic support, as enabling the children and young people in our care to feel safe and to thrive is what we are passionate about.
About You
Previous experience within a care profession is not essential for this role, as long as you have a good understanding of caring for children. Our residents can present with challenging behaviour and it is important that you are compassionate, with excellent communication skills and a calm, professional demeanour. You will need to have basic IT skills, be able to adapt to different situations and have the motivation to provide the very best care for our residents at all times.
You will be joining a supportive and experienced team and we will provide you with the training and support required to succeed in this role. You will be required to complete a Level 3 Children and Young People's Workforce Diploma.
About Our Offer
Along with a competitive salary we are offering:
- Access to an excellent local government pension scheme
- A comprehensive benefits package including discount schemes and cycle to work
- Career progression and development opportunities
- A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more
- Free parking on site
Further details about what we can offer you can be found in our rewards and benefits page.
If you would like an open and informal discussion regarding this vacancy please email James Guthrie, Deputy Manager at: james.guthrie@lincolnshire.gov.uk.
Applications close on 29th September, however we will be reviewing applications and interviewing regularly so encourage you to apply as early as possible.
Please ensure that you select Lincs Secure Unit when you complete your application.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.
All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.